POP THE CORK FOR 2015 AT CIBO TRATTORIA AND UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR Gala Party With Live Band, Decadent Food Menus, Boutique Hotel Package Highlight New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Chic Vancouver Hotspot Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar are winding back the clock as the calendar flips to a new year this … Read more
Chef Rob Feenie, Executive Chef, Cactus Restaurants Ltd. The driving culinary force behind Cactus Restaurants Ltd., the award-winning collection of 26 casual fine dining restaurants in BC, Alberta and Saskatoon, Rob Feenie is also one of Canada’s most recognized and celebrated chefs. At Cactus Restaurants Ltd., Chef Feenie leads the culinary team, blending his … Read more
Almond-Roasted Apple Brûlée Almond-Roasted Apples 2 large Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar 1/3 cup (40 g) sliced almonds, toasted 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped rosemary Custard 6 large egg yolks 2 Tbsp (30 g) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple juice 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Calvados … Read more
Flagship Location to Feature Tacofino’s Celebrated Mexican-inspired Fare, Patio, Full Bar and Lounge and Separate Take-Out Entrance The West Coast’s beloved Tacofino is set to serve up its signature brand of eclectic, Mexican-inspired cuisine in downtown Vancouver this January when it officially unfolds its new flagship Taco Bar in a fully restored heritage space in historic Gastown. Located in … Read more
Debuting early in 2015, downtown Kelowna will welcome two new eateries in the Prestige Hotel on Abbott Avenue across from City Park and Okanagan Lake. The Revival Group (formerly Twisted Tomato Group) have unleashed their creativity with two distinctive and unique spaces. Working hand in hand with the talented team at Prestige Hotel … Read more
FRENCH STYLE FESTIVE FEASTING AVAILABLE IN YOUR OWN HOME During this season of celebration, people naturally want to entertain family and friends at home. Cue the Mel Torme or Nat King Cole soundtrack, light the fireplace and pour the egg nog. Between the demands of work, household, family duties and the added pressures of gift-buying … Read more
New Year’s Eve Gala Menus, Absolut Elyx Masquerade Bash On Tap For New Year’s Eve Along With Special New Year’s Day Brunch Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is inviting merrymakers and revelers to count down the clock on New Year’s Eve by taking advantage of two celebratory menus designed by Executive Chef Alex Chen … Read more
My mouth was watering as I imagined myself with Chef Chen as he prepared this salad. With the creamy buratta, the nuts and balsamic I couldn’t think of a better pairing than Valdo Prosecco. Short for Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore. The creamy flavour in this wine will work wonderfully with this salad. Even better its on … Read more
Burrata with Roasted Baby Beets and Toasted Hazelnuts by Alex Chen, Executive Chef Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Yields 2 servings White Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1 small shallot, diced ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar (available at gourmet grocery stores) 3 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp honey ½ tsp salt 1 pinch black pepper Mix all … Read more
Holiday Shopping List suggestions from Ryan Lewis It’s getting to that time of year again. All the hustle and bustle, catching up with friends and hopefully enjoying a few days off over the holidays. The shopping part though, can be a bit daunting. Finding the right thing for everybody on your list is never easy, and … Read more